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More Than Half of Cancer Survivors Don't Abstain From Alcohol drugs
January 15, 2020
U.S. cancer survivors have surprisingly high rates of alcohol use, researchers say. This study highlights the prevalence of current alcohol use among cancer survivors, including an increase in alcohol intake over time and higher rates among younger cancer
Plant-derived SVC112 hits cancer stem cells, leaves healthy cells alone worldpharmanews
January 14, 2020
The red, tube-shaped flowers of the firecracker bush (Bouvardia ternifolia), native to Mexico and the American Southwest, attract hummingbirds.
WPD New Discovery for Cancer Targeting Drugs Granted Patent americanpharmaceuticalreview
January 14, 2020
WPD Pharmaceuticals announced Wake Forest University received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent 105019210 (issued under application number 16/262,195v) licensed to WPD.
Pfizer signs oncology agreement with STR-focused eFFECTOR pharmaceutical-technology
January 14, 2020
San Diego-based eFFECTOR has signed an exclusive worldwide license and collaboration agreement with Pfizer in the oncology field. The collaboration focuses on the development of small molecule inhibitors of eukaryotic initiation factor 4E (elF4E) ...
Tyme and Eagle Pharmaceuticals partner for cancer candidate oral pharmaceutical-technology
January 09, 2020
Tyme Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with Eagle Pharmaceuticals for cancer metabolism-based therapy (CMBT) candidate oral SM-88.
Statins May Do Double Duty on Heart Disease and Cancer drugs
January 07, 2020
About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for?heart disease. They might also be getting an added anti-cancer?benefit, a growing body of evidence suggests.
Routine HPV Testing May Be Warranted for Sinonasal Cancers drugs
January 06, 2020
Only one in four patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) is tested for human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study published online December?in?Cancer.
Scientists find a new use for already known anti-cancer drugs worldpharmanews
January 06, 2020
The world scientific community is waging a difficult and prolonged war on cancer. New research in the field of immunogenic cell death can extend the area of drugs application and ensure patients' protection from relapse after therapy.
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Cancer Risk drugs
January 03, 2020
Leisure-time physical activity at recommended levels is associated with a significantly lower risk for seven cancer types, according to a study published online December in the?Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Survivors of Childhood Cancers at Risk for Shortened Life Span drugs
January 03, 2020
Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in?JAMA Oncology.